Biden praises Kaiser Permanente labor agreement after worker strike: 'Collective bargaining works'
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-13 15:00:58
Summary
Tens of thousands of health workers have reached a tentative deal with Kaiser Permanente to raise wages and address staffing shortages. The deal was made after acting Labor Secretary Julie Su intervened in negotiations. President Joe Biden praised the deal and the health workers, emphasizing the importance of collective bargaining. The agreement includes a 21% pay hike over four years, minimum wage protections, and investments to address staffing issues.
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